Kelly et ses enfants
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ROUSSEAU, Daniel
1966 - 2021
Daniel Alain Rousseau, April 25, 1966 to June 19, 2021. Daniel has died, taken away from us far too soon by ALS, and we are heartbroken. Born to Pauline Bergeron Rousseau (deceased) and Marc Rousseau (deceased) on April 25, 1966, Daniel was raised in Cookshire, Quebec. He excelled at his studies, graduating from the Seminaire de Sherbrooke and the Université de Sherbrooke (Electrical Engineering). His early career in the foreign service led him to adventures abroad – he lived in India and travelled extensively. Yet, despite adventures (or dangerous escapades) like riding camels and rafting among hippopotamuses, Daniel found happiness and fulfillment in the quiet, simple life we made for ourselves in Gatineau, Quebec and his career as a software engineer.
The most important thing to Daniel was family. He adored, and was adored by, his wife Kelly Ann Sullivan, and his greatest joy (and sometimes irritation) was their cherished sons, Benjamin, Sébastien and Colin Rousseau, the true loves of his life. Daniel was thrilled for his dear brother, Luc-Éric Rousseau, when he found his beautiful wife, Flavia Fu, and he dearly loved his nieces and nephew, Mélodie, Harmonie and Rémi. He enjoyed keeping in touch with his and Kelly’s extended families and leaves a large circle of aunts, uncles and cousins who will miss him, especially his godmother, Mariette Bergeron and his mother-in-law, Margaret Sullivan. Many wonderful friends will also miss him, especially his best friend Joanne Larose.
ALS took away Daniel’s mobility and ability to speak and eat, but it could not take away his keen intelligence and wit, and it served to highlight his resilience and humour. He never once asked “why me”; he simply set out to live as fully as he could, as long as he could, which he did. In his last week he paid bills online, and on his last day chose a tie for his son’s high school graduation. His was an ordinary life lived extraordinarily, until his peaceful death with Kelly by his side on June 19, 2021.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the family members, friends and professionals who supported us in many different ways throughout Daniel’s illness, especially his mother-in-law who worked so tirelessly to help in any way she could, the team at the ALS Clinic at the Neuro in Montreal who provided compassionate and expert care, and the various CISSSO professionals who made his life more comfortable, especially the frontline workers who were in our home daily kindly and competently providing hands-on care.
You are welcome to join Benjamin, Sébastien, Colin and I as we give thanks for Daniel’s life and bid him adieu:
- Thursday, July 1 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 160 rue Principale, Aylmer
- 9:30-10:30 – We will welcome those who wish to offer condolences but will not attend the Mass.
- 10:30 – Those attending Mass will be assigned seats by volunteers (for social distancing) starting at 10:30.
- 11:00 – Mass
- Following Mass – burial at St-Rédempteur Cemetery, 25 boulevard de la Cité-des-jeunes, Hull.
At the church, all the COVID protocols, e.g. masks, distancing, will be followed to ensure the safest environment possible. Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, we are not able to hold a reception right now. However, friends and family are welcome to drop by our patio over the coming weeks, and we will hold a gathering when possible to celebrate Daniel’s life all together.
***IMPORTANT*** We must make a list of the names and phone numbers of all those who will attend. If you will join us, please confirm your attendance as soon as possible with my friend Colleen at pankewichcolleen@hotmail.com or by calling our home number.
The Mass will also be livestreamed for those who are not able to attend in person: https://youtu.be/uYIER4c894Y. ;
The boys and I are touched that many family members and friends have indicated that they would like to honour Daniel's memory with a charitable donation. Donations in Daniel's memory may be made to the ALS Society of Quebec (https://www.imakeanonlinedonation.org/slaquebec), St-Vincent de Paul Society (https://arch.diocesegatineau.org/.../st-mark-the.../2434) or your local food bank (https://www.foodbankscanada.ca/util.../find-a-food-bank.aspx).
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Kelly Ann, Benjamin, Sebastian, Colin, Marg and the families
Sending our love to you all. Our deepest sadness is with you as you grieve Daniel's passing. Arthur and I wish we could be there in person.
God bless and God rest you, Daniel. His was a life filled with many blessings and much love that lasts forever.
Kelly, Benjamin, Sebastien, Colin, Margie and all Family.
So sorry to have heard of Daniel's passing. He was a wonderful person who cared for his Family and loved you all unconditionally. The precious memories you have of him will help you through this difficult time. R.I.P. Daniel. Sending Love and Hugs to each of you.
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Kelly Ann, Benjamin, Sabastian, Colin & Marg
Our deepest sympathies. Take care. Love, Christina, Billy & William
Kelly
Hi Cuz, I don't have the words to express my feelings. You, the Boys and Marg are first in my thoughts. I am also extending my thoughts to everyone who knew and loved Daniel.
Kelly, Benjamin, Sebastian, Colin and Marg
You’re in our thoughts as you celebrate Daniel. …a most heartbreaking day..
Kelly, Benjamin, Sébastien et Colin
Robert, Édouard et moi-même vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances. Nous sommes de tout cœur avec vous. Nos pensées et nos prières sont avec vous en cette triste journée.
Véronique, Robert et Édouard xxx
Margie , Kelly and family .our deepest condolences to you all.
Our deepest condolences to you all . May Daniel's precious memories help get you through the coming days. God bless you all
Dear Kelly, Benjamin, Sebastien and Colin
We are so sorry to hear of Daniel's passing. We miss you all at violin and fondly remember all the recitals, good food, and good conversation.
Chers, Kelly Ann, Benjamin et Sébastien
Je viens d'assister à la messe en ligne, car je viens d'apprendre le décès de Daniel, bien que je savais que ça s'en venait. J'ai eu le bonheur d'avoir Daniel pour ami, particulièrement avant ses années de travail en Inde. Il était, à cette époque, l'homme qu'il était pour votre famille: volontaire, érudit, engagé et rieur. J'en garde un excellent souvenir. Il était présent avant et autour de la naissance de nos enfants et s'en réjouissait avec nous. Mon mari et moi nous offrons nos plus sincères sympathies pour cette énorme perte. Il demeure en chacun de vous et c'est le plus beau des cadeaux qu'il vous laisse.